Reshaped Role and Strategic Integration of Academic Libraries Driven by AI
Artificial Intelligence(AI)technology is evolving into a driving force behind innovation in contemporary library services.Based on the report Evolving AI Strategies in Libraries:Insights from Two Polls of ARL Member Representatives over Nine Months published by the Association of Research Libraries(ARL),as well as other relevant studies,the paper explores the multidimensional impact of AI on academic libraries.The focus is on the reshaping of academic libraries'role and strategic planning in the context of AI advancements.This paper proposes that integrating advanced foreign experience with local conditions can help academic libraries construct and implement a customized AI development strategy.By popularizing AI application capabilities,enhancing AI literacy among librarians and users,as well as strengthening data ethics and privacy protection,we can be better positioned to adapt to future AI developments.